A little knowledge. An empire of 30.

Every comparison uses this expedition’s original data and rules. “Would win” describes this matchup only; a different choice would change the later journey.

21. 21
    Round 21Won31 countries · 3 lives left

    New ZealandvsGhana

    Wealth per person: 54,950 vs 7,563 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Conquered Ghana.

    Other category comparisons 3 other winning choices

    All eight categories for New Zealand against Ghana

    Category	New Zealand	Ghana	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	268,838	238,533	Would win
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	5,200,000	33,787,914	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	54,950	7,563	Would win
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	19.3	141.6	Would lose
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	3,724	885	Would win
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	15,134	539	Would win
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	4	Would lose
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	45.3° S	7.0° N	Would lose

22. 22
    Round 22Lost30 countries · 2 lives left

    Bosnia and HerzegovinavsGeorgia

    Wealth per person: 23,376 vs 25,093 int’l $ · Higher wins ↑

    Returned to the world: Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    Other category comparisons 2 other winning choices

    All eight categories for Bosnia and Herzegovina against Georgia

    Category	Bosnia and Herzegovina	Georgia	Result
    Areakm² · Higher wins ↑	51,197	69,700	Would lose
    Populationpeople · Higher wins ↑	3,185,073	3,715,483	Would lose
    Wealth per personint’l $ · Higher wins ↑ · Chosen	23,376	25,093	Would lose
    Densityper km² · Higher wins ↑	62.2	53.3	Would win
    Highest peakm · Higher wins ↑	2,386	5,193	Would lose
    Coastlinekm · Higher wins ↑	20	310	Would lose
    Flag colourscolours · Higher wins ↑	3	2	Would win
    Proximity to equatorfrom the equator · Closer wins ↓	44.1° N	42.4° N	Would lose